Four Things MRI Brain Scans Can Show

MRI brain scans are a powerful tool for detecting a number of problems with the brain and clarifying the origins of various symptoms. The images produced by MRIs are high-resolution, showing various parts of the brain in great detail. Although getting an MRI scan is virtually no one’s idea of a good time, it’s often […]

How To Prepare For One The whole body PET scan (PET stands for Positron Emission Tomography) is a safe, non-invasive imaging technique that can create detailed pictures of organs and tissues inside the body. A whole body PET scan can be used as part of the early diagnosis process, assisting your physician in choosing the […]

Confessions From A Clinician MRI brain scans were not unknown to me. As a mid-level provider I had ordered them for patients and given no further thought to the particulars once results were in. As far as my personal experience with them—well, that was easy; I didn’t have any. The symptoms came on gradually over a […]

For many people, a major part of the discomfort or dread of an MRI comes from the claustrophobia or the sense of being trapped; even if your whole body isn’t going into the machine, you may feel helpless and stuck. If you’re thinking of using mental relaxation techniques during your MRI, the following are four […]

If you suffer from claustrophobia, the idea of undergoing an MRI can be frightening. That doesn’t mean you can’t overcome your fears, as there are some tried-and-true tips that can help anyone who is uneasy in closed in places calm their anxiety. Are you scared of an MRI? 5 ways to survive are listed below. #1. […]

You’ve talked with your doctor and determined diagnostic imaging is required to accurately diagnose your condition. You have several choices of where to go for your procedure. Why choose Glendale MRI? Here are the top five reasons. (1) ACR accredited State of the Art Equipment: Advanced technology makes for a better diagnosis so Glendale MRI uses […]